OK, so all-day happy vibes might be a stretch seeing as... LIFE. But, the more we can do to try to keep a positive mindset, the better. Who's with me?

START YOUR DAY SANS SOCIAL MEDIA

Heading straight to your Instagram feed first thing in the morning may be equivalent to "waking up on the wrong side of the bed". Whether it's that you end up wasting precious morning minutes scrolling through your feed or comparing yourself to others, social media may not be the best way to kick start your a.m. routine. Actually, staying off your phone altogether is the best approach. Unless you use it like suggested below.

TRY THIS INSTEAD: Try waking up with a meditation alarm like Beditation {you can also use it to fall asleep}. Even if you only do a few minutes of the morning meditation, it's a very relaxing way to wake up. If you have time to spare in the morning, you could do a quick 5 minute yoga stretch or journal the top three things you're looking forward to that day {could be as simple as your morning coffee or meeting up with a friend that evening}. Focusing on yourself rather than what everyone else is doing on Facebook is a lot kinder.

BE A KIND HUMAN

Even just doing one nice thing for someone else can have a huge impact on the rest of your day. It doesn't need to be a grand gesture or cost you money- it can be as simple as waiting a few seconds while holding a door for someone. Studies have shown that doing something kind for others plays a role in happiness.

AN EASY WAY TO GIVE: Next time you're about to post an item for sale on Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace, think twice. There are many people and families {especially newcomers} that could probably use whatever it is you're trying to sell. If you don't really need the money, you could donate. I promise you'll feel SO good. And you won't need to deal with the headache of buyer no-shows and bartering!

GET PHYSICAL

Most of us know what it's like to skip a workout because the couch looks a h*ll of a lot comfier, right? And most of us also know that when we actually choose to workout instead of hitting the couch, we feel SO awesome afterwards. Because exercise releases endorphins which triggers a positive feeling in the body*. Working out also serves as a distraction from whatever's on your mind so it's a great release when you're feeling overwhelmed or anxious. Prescribing yourself exercise might be the hardest thing to do on a day when you're feeling blah, but I hope you choose to do it.

NO NEED TO GO FULL BLAST: You don't always have to do strenuous workouts... a soothing yoga flow is just as impactful on your mind. On especially blah days, opt for a walk, yoga, or other light exercise.